Health

Tennessee Bill Could Reduce State Oversight of Ballad Health

Amendment would eliminate Tennessee Department of Health's role in ensuring Ballad Health provides better quality, access, and pricing than a competitive market.

Maintaining a Healthy Smile: What to Do When Dental Problems Strike

Identifying common dental issues and taking the right steps for relief

Kypspr Eliminates Healthcare's Data Tax to Recover Millions for Mid-Market Hospital Systems

Kypspr's Semantic Refinery transforms unstructured legacy data into high-fidelity Golden Records, automating data integrity and compliance for mid-market health systems.

Genesis Medical Detox Pulaski Location Now In-Network with Cigna Healthcare

Multi-State Treatment Provider Expands Insurance Access for Medically Supervised Detox Services

East Tennessee Groups and Lawmakers Push to Ban Kratom

Local coalitions and state legislators raise concerns over the risks of the herbal supplement, while some propose regulation over outright prohibition.

19 Overdose Deaths Linked to New Synthetic Opioid in East Tennessee

Emerging drug N-Propionitrile Chlorphine is 10 times more potent than fentanyl, officials say.

Healthcare Experts Dispute RFK Jr.'s Recent Claims

Professionals push back on statements made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Ketamine Therapy Clinic Offers Supervised Care in Johnson City

Patients receive ketamine treatment paired with guided therapy sessions to process trauma and manage symptoms.

Knox County leaders desperate to add mental health care face a new setback

Gov. Bill Lee declined to endorse a state-financed mental health care expansion in Knoxville, but proponents have hope the money will come together for a part of the state they say is vastly underserved.

Study Reveals Inaccuracy of Patient Seizure Diaries

Neurologist Ithay Biton's research shows patients miss 60% of seizures and report 80% false-positives, raising concerns about reliance on self-reported data in epilepsy trials and treatment.

Early HIV Infection Linked to Nervous System Inflammation

Cerebrospinal fluid samples show signs of inflammation in people with new HIV infections.

Campbell Clinic's Chief of Staff Focuses on Culture, Reimbursement, and Growth

Dr. John Crockarell outlines his strategy to navigate challenges facing the Memphis-based orthopedic practice.